Tomas “Grandpa” Salas Alejandro, Jr.
Tomas “Grandpa” Salas Alejandro, Jr., 95 years young, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2018, at his home in League City, Texas. Grandpa was born in Ft. Worth on March 17, 1923 to Tomasa and Tomas Alejandro, Sr.
In 1943 he enlisted in the US Army, stationed in the Marshall Islands during WWII. PFC Alejandro served in the Asiatic-Pacific Theatre 877th AAA Gun Battery, and honorably discharged in 1945.
In 1947 he married the love of his life, Luz Berber, and had 2 beautiful daughters. The family moved to Houston in 1957 where he joined the USPS and was a proud walking postman until his retirement.
Grandpa was a lifelong Astros fan, fisherman, joke teller; warm, loving, gracious, kind, caring man; and never met a stranger. He had a smile and laugh that lit up not only the room but also the world.
Grandpa is preceded in death by his loving wife, parents, 2 siblings (Frank and Santos), youngest daughter (Linda), and 2 granddaughters (Missy and Angel). He is survived by his sister, Lucy Garcia, and husband Lupe; daughter, Barbara Holt, and husband Denny; 9 grandchildren – Christina, Scott, Holly, Alex, Danny, Lisa (Ralph), Maria (Robert), Jeannie (Jason), Stephen (Kelly); numerous great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Viewing is Thursday, July 19th at Crowder Funeral Home from 5-9pm, with Rosary at 7pm. Funeral service is Friday, July 20th at Faith Assembly Church (700 2nd Street, League City, Texas 77573) at 10am, followed by a full military burial at Forest Park Lawndale (6900 Lawndale, Houston, Texas 77023). Reception afterwards at Faith Assembly Church.
May you rest in peace with your “Chana” and “Dindie”.
I love you super big pah-paw!! I will miss you so much! Thank you for all the precious memories and all the laughs along the way! You are my favorite #1! May you rest peaceful! I am blessed to have been given a grandpa such as you.
I love you!!
“With a bushel and a peck……. and a hug around the neck”! 💖
My #1 Grandpa, selfishly I want you here to geeet me with your beautiful smile! I know you are in Heaven next to Grandma with the biggest smile you ever given! Oh God how I miss you & love you a bushel and a peck…
Meeting you was a great honor and heaven doesn’t know how lucky they are. Please hold a seat for me at the next game and will see you in time. Your sense of humor and strength in the time I spent with you is what I strive for in life. Never forgotten and always cherished with love. Rest In Peace and keep chearing for your loved ones and team left behind. They will need your guidance until we meet again. #1
My condolences to the family
Uncle Tom was the best
Our heartfelt condolences to the family. May God comfort you and give you peace. Love you all.
Our love and prayers are with each of you. Barbara & Denny are wonderful people and probably owe some of that to this awesome father. Barbara has been a relentless caretaker and has had Denny’s support throughout. He leaves a lot of great memories, a loving family and many many friends.